The rock formation at Sheoak Falls is rounded vertically and horizontally, which gives the impression that it is an organic structure, rather
than a geological one. You can view the falls from around the rim of the small circular pool at the bottom of the falls, and can climb up
quite close to the jet black rocky staircase over which the water flows.
This is probably the easiest waterfall to access from the Great Ocean Road, with only a 600 metre walk along a boardwalk with ocean views, followed
by a relatively short, flat walk up the creek valley to reach the falls.

You can also continue 200 metres further on to Swallow Cave, however the track to the
cave was closed when I visited, so I haven't ventured on to there. On a hot day, the shaded edge of the pool can provide relief from the heat, especially
when the falls are flowing.

Here is a video of the falls, taken on a sunny day in November after a relatively wet spring, when the falls were flowing well:

Your Seasonal Guide:

Best Time of Year to Visit:

Best Time of Day to Visit:

Visit during winter/spring, or after rainfall, as the falls can dry up in summer and autumn in dry years and the pool
can become stagnant

Visit from sunrise to mid afternoon to see the sun falling directly onto the falls.

Other Essential Information:

Location: Great Otway National Park, Great Ocean Road (B100), 6 km south of Lorne and
150 km south west of Melbourne (approx. 2 hr drive).
Latitude:-38.568856 Longitude:143.964642
Getting there: To get to Lorne, take the Princes Fwy (M1) towards Geelong, continuing on the Geelong bypass
until you reach Waurn Ponds. From there follow the signs to the Great Ocean Road along the Anglesea Road (C134) and
then the Great Ocean Road (B100) to Lorne. Travel through Lorne for a further six kilometres, and look for the signs to
the car park at the start of the walking track.
Water source: Sheoak Creek
Approx. height: 15m Approx. width: 5-10 m
Approx. length: 10 m
Swimming available at the falls: Yes, when the water is not stagnant. The pool contains a lot of woody debris, so the
area available for swimming is quite small.
Facilities: Car park
Entrance fee: None
Opening times: Always open
Sun shade: Shade available at the falls. Limited to no shade available along the walking track to the falls.
Wheelchair access: None
Prohibitions: No camping, no fires, no dogs, no sleeping in cars
Accommodation Options: There is no camping available at Sheoak Falls. If you are planning to stay overnight in the area you can try
accommodation in LorneManaging authority: Parks Victoria
Nearby attractions:St George River estuary, 2 km
to the north, or Erskine River Rapids, 6 km to the north.

I am not currently aware of any change of conditions reported at this site by the managing authority, or by visitors to this website.
If you are visiting this waterfall and have any further updates on any change of conditions, let me know via the comment form below.

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